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LF03 XPE

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,528 mi
Last recorded39,528 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XPE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,528 miles

exhaust very rusty

oil leak from possible cam cover

Pass 10 Aug 2019 38,657 miles

Central slight oil leak around cylinder head

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 36,688 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 36,688 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,522 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 34,522 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil Leak from top end of engine.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 31,851 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,596 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,066 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 24,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,802 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,762 miles

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 200?

Based on 4,440 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 143
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 46
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
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LF03 XPE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 19,391 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa GT 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF03 XPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF03 XPE registered?

LF03 XPE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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